Myanmar’s brutal junta makes another grab for cash with major auctions of illicit timber
Myanmar’s violent military junta is poised to hold massive auctions of illicit timber to replenish its coffers
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EIA victory in Netherlands’ highest court confirms EU rules for Myanmar timber imports
Royal Boogaerdt Timber broke the due diligence requirements of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) when it imported Myanmar teak, the Council of State in the Netherlands has confirmed.
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New EU sanctions target Myanmar timber and natural resources sector to choke off funds for the junta
The Council of the European Union today announced a new wave of sanctions against the brutal military regime in Myanmar
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If the Burmese people can sanction the illegitimate junta from within, what’s stopping the EU and UK?
It’s been almost four months since the corrupt Myanmar military seized power in a bloody coup, so why are some countries still dragging their feet over sanctions?
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Myanmar junta looks to line its pockets and fund the coup with massive auction of illegal timber
The brutal military junta which seized control of Myanmar on 1 February is seeking an injection of hard currency by selling off thousands of tonnes of illegal timber to international markets
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China’s hosting of biodiversity summit is a big chance to show leadership on the world stage
China is for the first time due to host a major international biological diversity conference – and EIA is urging it to start tackling environmental crime and exploitation as a priority